Psychiatric Registrar - 2026 Training Year
- Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldier’s Hospital, Psychiatric Registrar
- Permanent, Full-time, rostered including on-call shifts
- Minimum 6 months or 12 month placement
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.
About the Role
We are seeking a Psychiatric Registrar to join our Mental Health Service here at Hawke's Bay Fallen Soldiers Memorial Hospital. The 2026 training year commences on 2 February and mid-year starts 3 August.
As a Psychiatric Registrar, you’ll be working under the guidance and supervision of experienced Senior Medical Officers, managing a wide range of cases across our services. You will work with a diverse patient population, gaining experience in assessments, diagnosis, and the development of treatment and management plans in collaboration with patients and their whānau.
While most registrars begin their training with a rotation in our inpatient unit, there is flexibility to explore other placements depending on your level of experience and service availability. These may include rotations in:
- Community Mental Health and Addiction Services
- Child, Adolescent and Family Service
- Emergency Mental Health Service (EMHS)
- Consultation Liaison Service
- Maternal Mental Health
- Older Persons Mental Health Service
- Adult Mental Health Services
Our department is fully accredited by the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP), offering a supportive and structured training environment.
About the Team, Service & Location
The successful candidate would join a team of 7 Registrars, 2 House Officers, and 14 Senior Medical Officers, all working collaboratively with nurses, allied health professionals, cultural support staff and patient advocates across the service.
The Mental Health and Addictions Service encompasses a comprehensive range of care settings:
- A 23-bed inpatient unit
- Emergency Mental Health Service
- Home-Based Treatment Team
- Community teams in Napier and Hastings
- Specialist services in Child and Adolescent, Older Persons, Consultation-Liaison, Early Intervention, and Maternal Mental Health
Each of these services provides valuable learning and development opportunities for registrars. Join us and gain hands-on experience while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our community.
Hawke’s Bay Hospital is a 400-bed secondary level public hospital in Hastings, serving a population of over 180,000 people. We offer both acute and elective care across a wide range of medical and surgical specialties, including paediatrics, obstetrics & gynaecology, and more. Although we don’t provide cardiothoracic and neurosurgery, we are supported by a strong regional ICU team, ensuring comprehensive care for a diverse patient population.
Hawke’s Bay offers excellent work-life balance, sun, beaches, exceptional outdoor adventures, great schools, mountains and skiing close by, wonderful food and stunning wineries, vibrant cities and plenty more to boast about. For more information on living and working in Hawke’s Bay click HERE
About you
- You’re a Resident Medical Officer (RMO) PGY3 or above
- You are registered or eligible for general registration, with the Medical Council of New Zealand
Working at Health New Zealand
Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.
How to Apply
To review the run description, click HERE. To apply please click “apply now.” All applications must be submitted through our online careers’ portal. If you have any questions about the role, please contact the RMO Recruitment Consultant via email on rmo.recruitment@hbdhb.govt.nz.
Application Requirements
- Up-to-date CV detailing full dates of employment.
- Cover letter specifying preferred start date.
- 3x Reference Request forms (including one from your most recent supervisor). Ensure all reports are received by the stated closing date. References should be returned to the RMO Recruitment Consultant, email above. Download the Reference Request Form here.
Important Dates
Applications Close: Monday, 9 June 2025
Offers Made: Monday, 18 August 2025
Acceptances by: Monday, 25 August 2025
Start Date: Monday, 2 February 2026 or Monday, 3 August 2026